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The population of a city increases by 5% every year. If it’s population today is 300,000 what will it’s population be in 2 years?

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Answer:

Population after n years = Present Population =(1+

100

r

)

n

Population after 2 years =50000(1+

100

5

)

2

=50000(

100

105

)

2

=50000×

100

105

×

100

105

=5×105×105=55125

Explanation:

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